Most writers work on computers. Most computers are connected to the internet. The internet is a dangerous, dangerous place, full of time sucks to trap the unwary. Therefore, many writers have found it necessary to give themselves a little hand in order to fight temptation and remain productive. Some writers do this by writing first drafts by hand or on a typewriter. Others take their laptops to places with no free Wi-Fi access (though these are becoming increasingly rare), or unplug their modems or routers. Still others turn to software and apps.

The following programs, apps, and extensions can do everything from giving you polite (and sometimes not so polite) hints to do your work, to restricting you from visiting individual sites, like Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, and Reddit, to shutting your internet access off completely. Some are relatively easy to get around, others extremely difficult. Check them out to see which is most helpful for you!

Great read thanks for sharing! These tools are a great help especially for freelancers and online businesses. Time tracking tools are also important as it helps you and your employees keep track of your time and productivity. By using web-based time tracking tool from sites like https://www.clockspot.com/ you can micro manage your projects and be more effective with completing your tasks.

Kerry is the author of P is for Princess: The Extraordinary Lives of 26 Real-Life Princesses, and numerous articles and blog posts on topics such as history, science, gardening, sustainability, and women’s issues.